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A modern building with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden entrance.
A large, multi-story building with a stone facade and multiple windows, surrounded by grassy fields and trees.
A golf course with a river, surrounded by forested hills and mountains.
A modern outdoor dining area with a view of a golf course and mountains.

1. Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery
8.9 km from Rakaia Gorge
Australia
Sara
CA $196
CA $226 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery
A room with a sloped ceiling, large windows, a leather sofa, and a wooden table.
A modern kitchen with wooden beams, a large island, and a view to the outside.
A room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a mounted deer head, a wood-burning stove, and a view of mountains through the window.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden stools, a brick fireplace, and a large window.

2. Snow Denn Lodge

Snow Denn Lodge
11.4 km from Rakaia Gorge
Australia
Nigel
CA $70
CA $82 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Snow Denn Lodge
A two-story house with a balcony, a satellite dish, and a staircase leading to the second floor.
A room with a sofa, a chair, a table, and a view of greenery and buildings through large windows.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with a view of a mountain and greenery.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

3. Methven Motels & Apartments

Methven Motels & Apartments
10.8 km from Rakaia Gorge
Australia
Michelle
CA $126
CA $146 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Methven Motels & Apartments
A snowy residential street with a house featuring a snowboard sign on the door.
A covered outdoor seating area with a bench and chairs, surrounded by snow.
A house with a sloped roof, a chimney, and a snow-covered landscape.
A wood-burning stove with a visible fire, a brick wall, and a wooden door.

4. Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel

Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel
11.6 km from Rakaia Gorge
Australia
Liam
CA $75
CA $86 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel
A large, two-story house with multiple windows and a porch, illuminated by warm interior lighting.
A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and a fruit bowl.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier. There are large windows with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.
A room with wooden paneled walls, a large mirror, a chalkboard with a welcome message, a vase of flowers, and a bookshelf filled with books.

5. Gunyah Country Estate

Gunyah Country Estate
8.5 km from Rakaia Gorge
Australia
jenny
CA $145
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Gunyah Country Estate
A bar area with multiple taps, a stone wall, and a view of the restaurant in the background.
A room with a large window, a wooden railing, and a patterned hanging light fixture.
A bar area with a polished wooden counter, a bartender, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and picnic-style benches, covered by black umbrellas with the logo "MACS".

6. The Brown Pub

The Brown Pub
11.2 km from Rakaia Gorge
Australia
Bridget
CA $59
CA $70 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
The Brown Pub
A covered outdoor area with a wooden roof, benches, and a building entrance with a sign.
A conference room with a long table, yellow chairs, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A spacious room with a view of the outdoors, a staircase with a railing, and a seating area with chairs and a table.
A modern building with a covered entrance, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

7. Methven Resort

Methven Resort
11.6 km from Rakaia Gorge
United States
Timothy
CA $138
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Methven Resort
A two-story building with a sign reading "ABISKO Lodge."
A modern living room with a blue carpet, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a cow-print bean bag.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a TV displaying a scenic view, and various cultural masks on the wall.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a stack of firewood, a wooden table with a cheese platter, wine glasses, and a couch.

8. Abisko Lodge

Abisko Lodge
11.5 km from Rakaia Gorge
Australia
Joanne
CA $104
CA $120 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Abisko Lodge

9. The Blue Pub

The Blue Pub
11.2 km from Rakaia Gorge
United States
Gregg
CA $61
CA $70 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
The Blue Pub
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Compare popular hotels close to Rakaia Gorge

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Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern building with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden entrance.
Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery
9.6
Exceptional
185 reviews
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A room with a sloped ceiling, large windows, a leather sofa, and a wooden table.
Snow Denn Lodge
9.2
Wonderful
61 reviews
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A two-story house with a balcony, a satellite dish, and a staircase leading to the second floor.
Methven Motels & Apartments
9.0
Wonderful
286 reviews
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A snowy residential street with a house featuring a snowboard sign on the door.
Big Tree Lodge Methven - Hostel
9.2
Wonderful
23 reviews
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A large, two-story house with multiple windows and a porch, illuminated by warm interior lighting.
Gunyah Country Estate
8.8
Excellent
56 reviews
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Top Rakaia Gorge Hotel Reviews

Methven Motels & Apartments

Methven Motels & Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful hosts, super helpful and friendly. Rooms were clean and spacious. Great location, short walk into town."
Kris 3-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Methven Motels & Apartments
Abisko Lodge

Abisko Lodge

8/10 Good
"Good location"
Joanne 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Abisko Lodge
The Brown Pub

The Brown Pub

10/10 Excellent
"Great spacious rooms - good traditional accommodation! Well worth a visit!"
Bridget 3-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
The Brown Pub
Ski Time Lodge

Ski Time Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great restaurant on site."
Crossley 3-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Ski Time Lodge
Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

10/10 Excellent
"Apart from a few dead flies on the window sill this was an amazing place. For not that much more than a double bed"
Ben 3-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery
Mount Hutt Motels

Mount Hutt Motels

10/10 Excellent
"Spacious, well laid out with lovely furnishings, warm, everything we needed"
Ngaio 2-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Mount Hutt Motels
Brinkley Resort

Brinkley Resort

8/10 Good
"Nice complex with good facilities but a bit compact so nowhere to store luggage. "
susan 1-night trip
Posted 5 months ago
Brinkley Resort
The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate

The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate

10/10 Excellent
"Fabulous peaceful comfy spot"
Michelle R. 1-night trip
Posted 9 months ago
The Granary:New stylish cottage at Gunyah Estate

Other attractions near Rakaia Gorge

Salmon World

8.6/10 (9 reviews)
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at Salmon World during your trip to Rakaia. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
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Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa

10.0/10 (1 review)
You can take time to visit Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa during your travels to Methven. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.
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Methven Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Methven at Methven Golf Course. Discover the area's mountain views and bars.
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Hororata Golf Club

8.8/10 (5 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Glentunnel at Hororata Golf Club. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches.
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Washpen Falls

9.0/10 (16 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Washpen Falls during your travels in Windwhistle. Discover the area's mountain views and bars.
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Rakaia Gorge Walkway

9.2/10 (7 reviews)
You can take time to visit Rakaia Gorge Walkway during your travels to Windwhistle. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
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Trott's Garden

8.8/10 (23 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Trott's Garden, a lovely green space in Ashburton. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.
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Ashburton Aviation Museum

9.4/10 (25 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ashburton Aviation Museum in Ashburton. Visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its bars.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rakaia Gorge?
Rakaia Gorge is located in an area that travelers like for its restaurants. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, check out some of the hotels and other accommodations that Expedia offers in the area.
Where is the best place to stay close to Rakaia Gorge?
Methven Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and conference space. You'll find it 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Rakaia Gorge. Other good choices around the area include Ski Time Lodge and Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rakaia Gorge, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Rakaia Gorge.